“You have to take Family Sexuality.” Like an ancient saying passed on from senior to freshman, this phrase, perhaps better than any, marks Nick Ogle’s career at John Brown University. Ogle, associate professor of family and human services, will be leaving full-time teaching at the University for his “dream job” […]

In November of 1969 Professor of Biblical Studies Robbie Castleman took part in the national colloquium that helped plan the first Earth Day, which was celebrated in April of 1970. 45 years later Castleman is still serious about ‘going green’ and commends John Brown University’s efforts to be sustainable. “Earth, […]

Seniors with majors in the John Brown University visual arts department are preparing their portfolios to display their transformation over the past four years. The visual arts senior portfolio is a collection of the best pieces each student has done during his or her time at the University. The portfolio […]

In late March of 2015, Sarah Hubbard opened her email to find a long awaited letter informing her she had been selected as a recipient for a Fulbright Grant. The grant typically accepts students who have recently graduated, graduate students or established young professionals, making Hubbard’s acceptance as an undergraduate […]

The end of April is near, and speculations about who will announce their candidacy for the presidency have been confirmed and negated in the past weeks. The first one to announce a candidacy for president was Ted Cruz, who was unsurprisingly followed by Rand Paul, then Hilary Clinton, and now, […]

Can winning 14 games in a row give you enough momentum to play at a national level? The Ironfist Ultimate Frisbee Club is about to find out. Ironfist, John Brown University’s men’s Ultimate Frisbee Club, is currently riding a 14-0 win streak, including two undefeated appearances at their last two […]

Although many John Brown University students begin their freshmen year with a work-study position, not many have the opportunity to work for the Audio, Visual and Lighting (AVL) department. Ever-present in our Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night chapels, AVL records and live streams an estimated 110 chapels a year. The […]

April 23, 2015

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The end of April is near, and speculations about who will announce their candidacy for the presidency have been confirmed and negated in the past weeks. The first one to announce a candidacy for president was Ted Cruz, who was unsurprisingly followed by Rand Paul, then Hilary Clinton, and now, […]

Students call her the “Blessings Lady.” For 5 1/2 years, Shohreh Noorbakhsh, winner of John Brown University’s 2014-2015 Faculty Appreciation Award, has welcomed everyone who comes into the international office with a smile, hug and greeting of “blessings on you.” Her passion: serving the Lord by loving each person she […]

Each year the Resident Director for each John Brown University Residence Hall goes through the process of hiring a new Assistant Resident Director (ARD) for the next year. Each Resident Director (RD) has a different set of qualifications they look for in the ARD candidates in order to make the […]

With the advent of mass participation in media through the internet and social networking, the conversation about feminism (in its “third wave” that is increasingly media-critical, sex-positive and multicultural in character) has broken out of doctrinaire academic and activist circles and is now everywhere — including our campus. One recent […]

Birth, graduation from high school, graduation from college, marriage and your first real-world job; these are just a few of the huge landmark events in life. On such occasions, we typically want those we love to be with us to celebrate. Our close family and friends make the event all […]

I am what you’d call a game theorist. Not to be mistaken with the game theory that has to do with math and politics. Those topics fly a hundred miles over my head. What I do is overanalyze games. Technically, I’m a gaming theorist. I don’t make groundless theories either, […]

There I was, a one-year-old stranded on a powder blue, crushed velvet couch in my grandmother’s den wearing a puffy, white dress. My mom had left me there while she and my aunts were in the kitchen slaving over a gas stove. The couch I was seated on was surrounded […]

I just want to express the depth of my gratitude and appreciation and to thank everyone whose path has crossed mine at John Brown University in the last few years; for the love, acceptance, support and friendship you have all extended to me so unreservedly and generously! Coming to JBU […]

Although many John Brown University students begin their freshmen year with a work-study position, not many have the opportunity to work for the Audio, Visual and Lighting (AVL) department. Ever-present in our Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night chapels, AVL records and live streams an estimated 110 chapels a year. The […]